Table 1 The simulated structure parameter of Mg–B compounds contained lattice constant (Å), bulk modulus B, and its derivative B0′.

From: Pressure effect of the mechanical, electronics and thermodynamic properties of Mg–B compounds A first-principles investigations

Phase

Composition (at.% B)

Magnesium site

Space group

Unit cell lattice parameter (Å)

B (GPa)

B0

Reference

a

b

c

MgB2

66.7

1a (0, 0, 0)

P6/mmm

3.07

3.07

3.53

151.7

3.54

This work

3.08

3.08

3.52

157.0

3.50

Cal28,29

3.08

3.08

3.52

  

Exp30

MgB4

80

4c (0.25, 0.546, 0.362)

Pnma

5.49

4.4

7.42

158.3

3.10

This work

5.45

4.43

7.47

  

Cal31

5.46

4.43

7.47

  

Exp32

MgB7

87.5

4c (0, 0.5, 0)

Imma

10.47

5.97

8.11

198.2

3.56

This work

10.46

5.97

8.10

206.5

 

Cal20

10.48

5.98

8.12

203.1

 

Exp22